Composition for Rhoxim 50mg Tablet

Primarily used for

Medicine Overview of Rhoxim Tablet

Uses of Rhoxim Tablet

Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Side effects of Rhoxim Tablet

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Rhoxim Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Rhoxim Tablet works

Rhoxim kid 50mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

In Depth Information on Rhoxim Tablet

Expert advice for Rhoxim Tablet

Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.

Discontinue Rhoxim and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

If you're on blood thinners, Rhoxim can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Warnings

Special precautions for Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

SAFE

Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Avoid prolonged use of Rhoxim Kid 50mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Frequently asked questions for Rhoxim 50mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Cefixime

Rhoxim is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Rhoxim is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Rhoxim. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

No, Rhoxim is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Rhoxim. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Rhoxim is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Rhoxim can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Rhoxim is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Rhoxim in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Rhoxim may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Rhoxim.

Q. Can I take Rhoxim with azithromycin?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Rhoxim and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Rhoxim and doxycycline together?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Rhoxim and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Rhoxim with paracetamol?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Rhoxim and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Rhoxim with folic acid?

Folic acid can be taken with Rhoxim as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.